{"product_id":"l600-leopard-cactus-pleco-juvenile","title":"L-600 Leopard Cactus Pleco Juvenile – Pseudacanthicus leopardus","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Description\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eL-600 Leopard Cactus Pleco\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking and highly sought-after L-number pleco known for its bold spotted pattern, heavily armored body, and vibrant orange-to-red coloration on the fins. As it matures, L600 develops the powerful body shape and prominent odontodes characteristic of large Cactus Plecos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for \u003cstrong\u003ejuvenile L600 Leopard Cactus Plecos\u003c\/strong\u003e. Juveniles already display attractive spotting and fin coloration, with pattern, body shape, and color intensity continuing to develop as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudacanthicus leopardus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e L600\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leopard Cactus Pleco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loricariidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America – Rio Branco \/ Rupununi region\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuvenile Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. \u003cstrong\u003e2.4+ in \/ 6+ cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. \u003cstrong\u003e12–13 in \/ 30–32 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Territorial, especially toward other bottom dwellers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e100–125+ gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended for adults, with additional space required when keeping multiple large plecos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong\u003e75–82°F \/ 24–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: \u003cstrong\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, highly oxygenated water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong filtration and regular water changes recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimarily carnivorous. Feed shrimp, krill, mysis, mussel, high-quality carnivore pellets, sinking foods, and other protein-rich foods. Small amounts of vegetable matter may also be offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide caves, rocks, driftwood, and visual barriers. Each specimen should have adequate bottom territory and secure hiding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan be kept with appropriately sized midwater fish, but mature L600 may become territorial toward other large plecos. Adequate space and multiple hiding areas help reduce competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL600 is not a typical algae-cleaning pleco. It requires a protein-rich diet, excellent water quality, strong filtration, and sufficient aquarium space as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActual fish size corresponds to the selected size option. Individual spotting, fin coloration, body pattern, and overall appearance may naturally vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Runjun Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"2.4+ in \/ 6+ cm","offer_id":53120958562624,"sku":null,"price":105.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/4357\/8432\/files\/L6002_c37aa62c-62cc-41bb-8aee-02d968adb3a9.jpg?v=1788935027","url":"https:\/\/www.runjunaquarium.com\/products\/l600-leopard-cactus-pleco-juvenile","provider":"RJ Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}